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M2.1 Depth: 11.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Arpaçay, Kars (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 06:44:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Arpaçay, Kars (Turkey) on February 24, 2026 at 06:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Turkey: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 06:44:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Kars
City
Arpaçay
Village
Koçköy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.88100, 43.51010
Temperature
-6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 km — close to the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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